NOTABLE: While playing one of the most vital positions on the field for Howell this season, Jarrett crushed at the dish, posting a .405 batting average, driving in a team-high 48 runs and scoring 38 runs herself. … She led the team in doubles (13) and was second on the team in hits (53).

COACH RON PEZZONI SAYS: "Just a steady defensive shortstop. She hit third for us. Shortstop and third hitter, that's a big role on any team. She was solid all year. She hit right around .400 and was just a really productive hitter as far as producing runs."

Avery Reinwald

SCHOOL: Hartland

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Second Base

NOTABLE: Reinwald owned a .392 batting average this season for the Eagles, the third-highest mark on the team. … Referred to by coach Bob Greene as a left-handed slap hitter, the Eagles captain had 38 hits, all of which went for singles. … Reinwald was also stellar in the field, recording a .947 fielding percentage.

COACH BOB GREENE SAYS: "Avery was a captain on the team this year. She is a left-handed slapper who ended the season with a .392 average. She scored 30 runs for the Eagles. … Our success can be directly related to Avery's leadership role on the team."

Delaney Greene

SCHOOL: Hartland

CLASS: Junior

NOTABLE: Greene finished the season with a .390 batting average for the Eagles, which went along with 55 hits and 41 RBIs, both the second most on the team. … Greene also belted seven runs, which was tied with Madaelin Skene for most on the squad. … Her 36 runs scored were the third most by a Hartland player this year.

COACH BOB GREENE SAYS: "Delaney, also a captain on the team, had an outstanding year both at the plate and in the field. Her heroics in the field — several diving catches — were slightly overshadowed by her big bat at the plate. … The highlight of her season came in the district semifinal game where she had a late-game three-run home run to tie the game and a walk-off double for the win against Milford."

Elaina McClellan

SCHOOL: Howell

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Pitcher

NOTABLE: As a senior, McClellan grew into the area's most impressive pitcher, compiling a 22-6 record in 29 starts to go along with a 2.78 ERA. … In 151 1/3 innings pitched, the Highlander struck out 184 batters while walking only 49. … She was so important to Howell on the mound that head coach Ron Pezzoni limited her to 14 at-bats this season.

COACH RON PEZZONI SAYS: "She was a dominating, dominating pitcher all year. I can't remember how many wins she had but she had a lot and close to 190 strikeouts. She just dominated for us every time out, outside of a few starts. She had an unbelievable year."

Hannah Powell

SCHOOL: Fowlerville

CLASS: Junior

POSITION: Catcher

NOTABLE: The junior Gladiator was behind the plate for all but one game this season, guiding the Fowlerville pitching staff and throwing out 18 baserunners — a 33.3-percent clip. … Powell, whose first two at-bats of the season resulted in homers, finished with a .430 batting average, scored 36 runs and drove in 21 with her bat. … She also led the team in stolen bases.

COACH MATT COPELAND SAYS: "Hannah's a three-year varsity letter-winner and was kind of the defensive leader of the team. You really rely on your catcher, and I didn't have to call pitches. She called her game. She's the kind of kid who takes press off the coach. We didn't have the kind of season we wanted and she put a lot of that blame on herself. She'll be someone we look forward to having their leadership next year."

Mackenzie Gilmer

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Catcher

NOTABLE: Gilmer was the leader behind the plate for the Highlanders this season, guiding the pitching staff throughout the year. … At the plate, Gilmer hit .383 to go with three home runs, 45 RBIs and 34 runs scored. … Led by Gilmer, the Highlanders allowed only 26 stolen bases on the season and threw out 12 runners, good for a 31.6-percent caught stealing rate.

COACH RON PEZZONI SAYS: "She was our catcher and a big leader for her team. Her stats were very productive and a lot of her stats were very big, her RBIs and hits were big hits. She showed up big for us at the plate when it mattered."

Madelin Skene

SCHOOL: Hartland

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Pitcher/Third Base

NOTABLE: Skene was a do-it-all freshman this year for Hartland, pacing the team with a .452 batting average, 52 RBIs and seven home runs. … She also excelled on the mound with a 15-8 record to go with her 3.07 ERA and 111 strikeouts. …

COACH BOB GREENE SAYS: "Madelin had an outstanding year in the circle for the Eagles. … She was instrumental in our success. She also played a big part on our offense, leading the team with a .459 batting average, 52 RBIs and 29 extra-base hits and seven home runs. Most opponents did not believe she was a freshman, as she played with the heart of a senior."

Sarah Matlock

SCHOOL: Fowlerville

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Shortstop

NOTABLE: As a freshman, Matlock posted a team-high .521 batting average — a record for a Fowlerville freshman — with 42 runs scored and 20 RBIs. … The first-year varsity shortstop also boasted a .544 slugging percentage to go with 14 doubles and three homers. … She was named All-District and All-Region.

COACH MATT COPELAND SAYS: "As a freshman, she ended up playing shortstop — which is a new position for her — and being our leadoff hitter because she has some speed also. She's an all-around athlete as a starter as a freshman on the b basketball also. She's one of the nicest kids you'll ever meet."

Selena Simmerson

SCHOOL: Hartland

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Pitcher

NOTABLE: A rough start to 2015 for Simmerson was quickly turned around, as she helped lead the Eagles to a district title with a 12-6 record and 3.42 ERA. … Simmerson, exclusively a pitcher, compiled 94 strikeouts in her 118 2/3 innings while yielding a mere 24 walks.

COACH BOB GREENE SAYS: "Selena got off to a slow start, but dominated opponents down the stretch. She finished the season with a 12-6 record and a 3.42 ERA. … Her leadership was key as she led the team to a big win in the district finals."

Veronica Pezzoni

SCHOOL: Howell

CLASS: Sophomore

POSITION: Second Base

NOTABLE: Pezzoni was the spark that made the Howell offense go, leading off the Highlanders with a .576 on-base percentage and a .492 batting average. … Her on-base plus slugging percentage of 1.167 was the highest mark on the team, as were her 37 stolen bases and 62 runs scored.

COACH RON PEZZONI SAYS: "She was our leadoff hitter and she just put tons of pressure on the defense right off the bat. She played a great second base all year and made maybe two errors all season. Just a huge amount of pressure on the defense with her baserunning ability and speed."